Swags again - water aspects
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 16, 2005 at 20:20
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Mike Harding
I've been hosing down my new swag in order to waterproof it, according to the instructions. Actually the
Melbourne weather has been doing most of the work for me today.
I put a blue tarp, which is larger than the swag, underneath it before the soaking exercise commenced so water has fallen on the tarp and flowed under the swag where, no doubt, it has pooled. Now as the tarp is (more or less) waterproof but the underside of the swag is canvas and will absorb water (I assume?) does this mean those pools of water will, eventually, soak through into my bedding?
If that is the case, is it better to put the swag directly onto the ground without the tarp underneath?
Mike Harding
Reply By: Moggs - Saturday, Jul 16, 2005 at 20:49
Saturday, Jul 16, 2005 at 20:49
Probably a good idea to take the foam mattress out of the swag while you waterproof the canvas.
As for long term protecting the base. I had a canvas blind made for use at watercrossings with tabs sewn around the edge for securing. I use this folded under the swag when camping on rocks / dirt. If you are camping on grass I wouldn't bother with anything.
Just on the canvas blind - most used thing I have when offroad/camping - ideal for a picnic rug, groundsheet for the swag, mat for when crawling under the vehicle, shade, windbreak when used with the tarp,
seat cover when muddy etc.
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